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The 2016 National Emerging Architect Prize was awarded to Amy Muir from Muir Architecture in recognition of her significant contributions to the profession through design excellence, education and industry leadership. Amy will be conducting her tour of several of the Chapters in her role as the National Emerging Architect Prize recipient, speaking with local winners, architects and representatives from the Prize sponsor, AWS.

Amy will be touring ‘DOING: To Do or Not To Do’ around the country in February and will visit Sydney on Thursday 16th February 2017 and you’re invited to attend. Following her presentation, she will have a panel discussion with Anita Panov and Andrew Scott (panovscott) 2016 NSW Emerging Architect Prize winners, Grace Mortlock (Other Architects), and Casey Bryant (Trias).

Join EmAGN NSW | DARCH to celebrate the end of an exciting 2016 at our end of year Christmas Party. There will be food and drinks provided, plus a lucky door prize drawn during the night. Hope to see you there!

Do you have ideas for a research proposal which looks at issues concerning the public realm and urban renewal? Apply for the 2016 David Lindner Prize to win funding of $5,000 towards carrying out your research.

This prize aims to inspire graduates and emerging architects through research to engage in important and challenging design issues involving the public realm. Dedicated to encouraging new research on architecture in the public realm, the prize seeks submissions exploring a broad range of topics relevant to current architectural discourse in Australia and internationally. The prize is awarded annually to an individual whose submission generates ideas for solving real challenges facing our cities, and contributes to the profession as well as the broader community.

The prize was established in memory of David Lindner, a talented young Sydney architect who tragically disappeared in Iran in 1993. The Institute would like to thank the Lindner family for their generous support. This prize is run with the support of DARCH – the NSW Emerging Architect and Graduate Network (EmAGN)

Hurry, entries close Friday 27 May3 June. For more info and to apply go to the link below.

Last chance to nominate an amazing emerging architect (within 15 years of graduation, within 10 years of registration) for the 2016 Emerging Architect Prize. The Prize recognises an individual emerging architect or emerging architectural collaboration’s contribution to architectural practice, education, design excellence and community involvement, which advances the profession’s role within the public arena.

To nominate someone in Stage 1, get your submissions in by Friday 22nd April. Submit the following via the online entry system:

the nominator’s name and contact details

the nominee’s name and contact details

a brief (max 150 words) outlining the reason for the nomination

So simple!

The Chapter Winner gets:

$1000 cash prize

Sponsored to attend the National Architecture Conference

One year of free membership with the Australian Institute of Architects* (contact your local chapter for further details)

You then go into the running to be the National Winner who gets even more prizes!

For more info go to the Australian Institute of Architects website here.

Note, you will need to be an Australian Institute of Architects member to nominate an individual or collaboration. The nominee will also need to be a member, but they will be given the opportunity to sign up before Stage 2 submissions if they aren’t currently a member.

We’d like to thank a few people. Special thanks to our event sponsors, Austral Bricks, for hosting us at your CBD Design Studio. Thanks to our judges Brendan Murray, Kati Westlake and Sam Crawford for giving so much of your time to judge and award our winners this year. And in particular, thank you to all the architects who submitted nominations to this year’s DARCH Horse Awards. We really wish we could award all nominees as their contribution to the architectural profession is greatly appreciated.

For showing great courage, entrusting and believing in a bunch of emerging architects, some without previous experience in multi-residential work. This is a rare and difficult opportunity for any practice, for which we commend the recipient working with the City of Sydney.

Client

Winner:Vince Marino of Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, nominated by Christine Major of Welsh + Major Architects.

In recognition of a very successful collaboration with Welsh +Major Architects on 2 projects in the Rocks; the adaptive reuse of former Rocks Police Station and accessibility upgrades to Science House. Vince was the Project manager on both these projects. He was instrumental in negotiating often conflicting requirements, especially in helping to resolve heritage with fire safety, accessibility and the commercial drivers. Vince created a process that allowed all these matters to be met as well as delivering design excellence in an innovative way. A successful project is in part due to a great client and Vince, has been a great client for these projects, congratulations Vince.

Builder

The 2015 DARCH Horse Builder has been nominated for demonstrating exceptional creativity, promoting true craftsmanship, and generating engaging and functional built solutions delivered within tight time-frames and the usual budgetary constraints. His optimism, energy and passion inspire others and deliver excellence.

Consultant

Winner:Ray Parslow, nominated by Huw Turner at Collins and Turner.

For excellent collaboration on environmental signage, graphics and brand pieces on Brisbane’s south bank that celebrates the life of Australia’s first master brewer. You had us at beer. As the submission reads – nominated for statutory signage

Specialist contractor

Winner:Jaime Marina from MouldCAM, nominated by Peter Ireland from AJC.

For helping to realise the complex design of the ‘Man Cave’. This project uses technologies from yacht-building and demonstrates prefabrication techniques that represent a contemporary form of craftsmanship – which we’d love to see more of in the future, in all its forms.

Urban Provocateur

Winner:Ben Driver of Hill Thalis, nominated by Rachel Hemming of Smith and Tzannes.

This year’s winner is the epitome of the urban provocateur in his constantly active voice within the industry and in public debate, from his involvement in the Sydney Architecture Walks to being recognised as one of the “One-Forties” – an inspiring young voice of twitter – firing off engaging political and urban discourse. His ability to engage with and resolve a vast range of macro and micro design problems is evident in the breadth of his architectural output– from strategic transportation policies to bespoke detailing. His diverse architectural advocacy excites and engages the general public and other architects.

Government Authority

Commendation:Niall Macken of Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, nominated by Christine Major of Welsh + Major Architects.

In recognition of a very successful collaboration with Welsh +Major Architects on 2 projects in the Rocks; the adaptive reuse of the former Rocks Police Station and accessibility upgrades to Science House. The success of these 2 projects was in a large part due to Niall’s excellent brief, expert heritage advice and his willingness to explore new ideas and challenge assumptions during design and construction. Thankyou Niall, we know that whilst architects are familiar and expert at exploring boundaries, a strongly creative approach can be difficult to promote within an Authority and we appreciate your perseverance and bravery in these matters.

Much of this work by the City of Sydney occurs before the building architects commence design. It is undertaken by architects within Council working with planners to create the best framework and processes for delivering great design. The Quay Quarter is an exemplary project that has involved design at all these levels. Congratulations City of Sydney we thank you for creating and delivering on these excellent processes that foster and support great city Architecture.

Theawards will be presented on Wednesday 25th of November. We are excited to announce that this year, with the generous support of our Principal Partner AUSTRAL BRICKS, the awards presentation evening will be again held at Austral’s CBD Design Studio.

This prize aims to inspire graduates and emerging architects to contribute to the growth, innovation and development of architectural design and theory through a funded body of research.

The winning proposal will be announced at the annual NSW Architecture Awards on July 2 2015 and awarded funding of $5,000 towards carrying out the research.

The Prize was established in memory of David Lindner, a talented young Sydney architect who tragically disappeared in Iran in 1997.

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Submissions for the 2015 David Lindner Prize open on Tuesday 10 March.
The closing date for entries is Tuesday 21 April.
Proposals should be sent to the Awards Manager at hannah.burgess@architecture.com.au

For more information:
Read the details in the images below, or download the pdf document by clicking here.
You can also contact Hannah Burgess, Events Officer, Australian Institute of Architects
T: 9246 4055 E:hannah.burgess@architecture.com.au